Joodse schoenpoetser, 1864 1860s

"Joodse schoenpoetser," created by Alexander Ver Huell in the 1860s, depicts a Jewish shoe shiner walking through a cobbled street. The etching, held in the Rijksmuseum, portrays the man in a simple coat and hat, carrying a box of tools. The artist's detailed depiction of the man's posture and surroundings offers a glimpse into the daily life of a working-class individual in 19th-century Amsterdam. The image exemplifies the artistic style of realism, focusing on the realistic portrayal of everyday life and social commentary.